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Violence
A lot
Violence and threat connected to captivity; characters are harmed and killed
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual slavery as the novel's premise; sexual assault is depicted; a queer romance is the emotional center
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological trauma of captivity and assault, and the courage required to resist, are handled with emotional depth
What this book is about
Natasha Ngan's YA fantasy follows Lei, a girl taken from her home to serve as one of eight Paper Girls for the Demon King. The novel deals directly with sexual slavery and assault within a secondary fantasy world inspired by Asian mythology. A queer romance between Lei and another Paper Girl is the emotional center. The novel is frank about its subject matter — the Paper Girls are kept for the king's pleasure — and handles sexual assault with directness that makes it intense for sensitive readers despite its YA classification.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual slavery as central premise
Sexual assault depicted
Queer romance (positive representation)
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